The Judiciary Council of Ecuador has recently lifted the suspension on anti-corruption judge Christian Fierro, which was imposed on December 4, 2025. This decision was made during an extraordinary session held on February 19, 2026, where the council accepted Fierro's request. He had previously claimed he was suspended due to external pressures relating to the Euro 2024 case, a significant money laundering investigation involving Serbian drug trafficker Jezdimir Srdan, who received a ten-year prison sentence.

Fierro's suspension followed his involvement in the Euro 2024 ruling, particularly highlighted during his testimony to the Oversight Commission, which was part of the political trial against former assembly member Mario Godoy. During this session, Fierro presented his account of the political influences behind his suspension, denoting the extreme measures he undertook to complete his judicial duties, which included working extensive hours without weekends, dedicated fully to his responsibilities.

This development raises concerns about judicial independence in Ecuador, particularly in corruption cases that might involve high-profile criminals or political figures. The reinstatement of Fierro not only restores his position but also brings to light the ongoing struggles within the judiciary to handle pressures from various groups, making this a significant moment in the current landscape of Ecuadorian legal proceedings.